Sunset Sailing Tour on the Tagus River, Lisbon

Sail past five Lisbon landmarks as the sun sets over the Tagus

A 2-hour sailing tour on the Tagus River in Lisbon passes Belém Tower, Cristo Rei, the Monument to the Discoveries, São Jorge Castle and the 25th April Bridge, with light snacks and one drink per person included. The boat holds 10–12 people on a sailing yacht or 16–18 on a catamaran. Larger groups are split by availability. Tours run subject to favorable weather, and cancellation with a full refund or alternative date is possible if conditions don't hold.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing tour on Tagus River

• Board sailing yacht or catamaran
• Pass by Commerce Square
• Pass under 25th of April Bridge
• See Belém Tower from outside
• View Monument to the Discoveries statues
• Admire Christ the King statue
• Pass by São Jorge Castle
• Enjoy sunset on the river

The experience

How do you see a city's scale and its edges at once? From the water. This 2-hour sailing tour launches from Lisbon's waterfront and moves downriver on the Tagus, passing Terreiro do Paço and the Commerce Square before sliding under the 25th April Bridge. The boat (either a sailing yacht or catamaran, depending on group size) keeps moving, so you're never fixed on one angle. The landmarks rotate as you do.

The route strings five sights together: Belém Tower stands on the bank as you pass, Cristo Rei rises across the water on the far side, the Monument to the Discoveries lines the shore with its carved figures, São Jorge Castle sits high above the city, and the bridge spans overhead. Because you're sailing, not motoring, the pace stays calm and the light holds longer as the sun drops. Light snacks (peanuts or crackers) and one drink per person (bottled water, beer or soft drink) come with the ticket. Wine and sparkling wine are available to purchase if you want them.

Groups of 10–12 sail on a yacht. Groups of 16–18 board a catamaran. If your party is larger, the operator splits you across boats according to what's available that day. The tour runs only in favorable weather. If conditions turn, you get offered an alternative date or your money back. Infants sit on an adult's lap and count toward the boat's capacity, so mention them when you book. Children must have an adult with them, and anyone drinking alcohol must be at least 18.

What’s included

• Light snacks of peanuts or crackers.
• one drink per person: bottled water, beer or soft drink.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 15:30 and 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Taguscruises Boat Tours Yacht Charter

Is this one for you?Book this tour for a late afternoon or early evening when you want to see Lisbon's scale without walking the hills. The Tagus gives you five landmarks in two hours, and the sunset timing means the light stays good for photos the whole way.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What landmarks do you pass on the Tagus sailing tour?

The tour passes Belém Tower, Cristo Rei, the Monument to the Discoveries, São Jorge Castle and the 25th April Bridge, plus Terreiro do Paço and Commerce Square as you leave the dock. You see them all from the water as the boat moves downriver.

How many people fit on the sailing boat?

A sailing yacht holds 10–12 people and a catamaran holds 16–18. The operator assigns you to one based on your group size and what's available. Larger parties may be split across two boats.

What's included in the ticket price?

The ticket includes light snacks (peanuts or crackers), one drink per person (bottled water, beer or soft drink) and local taxes. Wine and sparkling wine can be purchased separately, and catering is available to order 24 hours before departure.

Does the tour run if the weather is bad?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

What should I wear on the sailing tour?

Wear comfortable clothes, sport shoes, sunglasses and a coat. The boat is on the water for 2 hours and the sun will be lower by the end, so layering helps.